Preventing and Handling Missed SCUBA Dives ;( Hey Under Pressure Dive Buddies! I want you to think back to a time when you were really looking forward to something. Maybe you were looking forward to a specific outcome on a project at work. Maybe it was an upcoming holiday. Maybe it was your next dive trip. What happens when things don't work out as…

Snorkeling vs SCUBA Diving What if I told you that there is a way to enjoy the reef when SCUBA diving isn't an option or if you're a diver traveling with non-divers? Snorkeling is an underestimated supplement to SCUBA and unless you've actually taken a class there are skills and techniques that would allow you to get much more out of your snorkelin…

Avoid Running Out of Air SCUBA Diving One thing we can count on when we're on land is that we don't run out of air. When we're diving though, this becomes a possibility with serious consequences. The good news is that an out of air emergency is very preventable before the dive and air issues in the water can be successfully managed by following bas…

What makes a Great Dive Buddy? If you've been diving for a while you've probably already been on a dive with a great dive buddy! You've also most likely been on a dive with a buddy that was well, not so great. What makes one dive buddy great and what makes another give you the urge to embrace the cancel culture? How can you make sure that you are a…

It's definitely an 'uncomfortable' topic but we're going to talk about SCUBA diving and managing motion sickness. I started diving here in Colorado in 2002. I never had any trouble with motion sickness and SCUBA diving until I went on my first dive trip to Cairns, Australia later that year on a liveaboard. I was so sick that I had to cut my time on…

When I first started diving the tag line around SCUBA was that it was a 'gear intensive sport'. I honestly think that singling out SCUBA like that is a mistake. If you look at any adventure sport there is a lot of gear that you need to stay safe and get the most out of the experience. That said... there is some gear involved and if, like most of us…

You love SCUBA, but life happens and you haven't been in the water for a while. How do you know when you need a SCUBA Skills Update? Let's dive into how often we need to refresh our diving skills! In episode 008 we're going to talk about... 1. What is a SCUBA Skills Update 2. Time Limits on SCUBA Certification 3. When MUST a certified SCUBA Diver g…

Are you losing your mind... on SCUBA? Have you ever been completely ready for a dive, listened to the briefing and knew what you needed to do only to submerge and realize you have no idea what's going on? Let's dive into why we forget what we just heard and what to do about it! In episode 007 we're going to talk about... 1. Losing Your Mind on SCUB…

Even though taking care of a SCUBA mask is easy, proper and thoughtful care will help you get the most out of all your SCUBA gear and your diving mask is no exception. Let’s break it down and find out why! In episode 006 we’re going to talk about how to prepare a SCUBA mask for its first dive and general SCUBA mask care and maintenance. Dive into t…

Did you know that every feature of a SCUBA diving mask can make a difference in your underwater experience? Let's break it down and find out why! It's been a long time since Episode 004 of the Under Pressure Divecast! I'm looking forward to producing more SCUBA content; sharing the sport of recreational SCUBA diving and providing practical informat…

The Under Pressure Divecast is a livestream and podcast dedicated to the sport of recreational SCUBA diving. Each week we'll do a live show on Friday's at 2PM Mountain time. The live show will be recorded and converted into an audio podcast which you can find on your favorite podcatcher. We'll talk about SCUBA diving news, gear, tips and topics rel…

Do you dive with a knife? In this episode I discuss the reasons for diving with a knife. In the tip of the week I offer some considerations about where to mount your dive knife. The Gear Junkie's Garage is looking forward to a new product from Aqwary call the Smart Console... 70 dive buddies?!By Stephen Krausse

In this episode I talk about some of the considerations we have when we travel. Whether we are traveling specifically to dive or if we might have the opportunity to do so! In the Tip of the Week I offer four tips for making your dive travels a little easier. In the Gear Junkie's Garage I talk about my first experiences with a magnetic regulator hos…

When was the last time you put on your dive gear with just a swimming suit and knew that you wouldn’t get cold no matter how much time you spent in the water? Or had the opportunity to SCUBA dive under a dome of mineral deposits in a geologic landmark? If you’re like me then you crave new dive experiences and the Homestead Crater in Midway Utah is …

Getting to know the Under Pressure Divecast & SKuba Steve. 5 things to do on your next safety stop. Take a look at the Misfit Shine in the Gear Junkie's Garage.By Stephen Krausse